- The FIVE multiplication facts (Method 1)
- If you can count by fives, method 1 makes the fives simple
- 3 x 5 would be 3 fives. Count by five to the third number.
5, 10, 15 (The answer is 15, because the third
number, when you count by fives, is 15)
- 6 x 5 would be 6 fives. Count by fives to the sixth number. 5,
10, 15, 20, 25, 30 (The answer is 30.)
- Because of the commutative property of multiplication:
- 5 x 3 = 3 x 5 = 15
- 5 x 6 = 6 x 5 = 30
- Use the chart below to quiz yourself.
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Check out the Fives - Method 2
On to Lesson 10 - Nines |
